MONDAY, APRIL 28TH

Agenda: Mini-Lesson on MLA Format for Papers Mini-Lesson on MLA Format for Works Cited Type Up Rough Draft Edit for 3rd Person Only Create and Add Works Cited to Rough Draft Upload your work to turnitin.com

Homework:This essay is due on turnitin.com by TOMORROW, APRIL 29th!

LEARNING TARGETS:

1. I can use proper MLA format for my essay by setting up Times New Roman Font, size 12, double spacing with “no extra space between paragraphs,” and inserting a heading with my last name and page number on the 2nd page, and every page thereafter.

2. I can delete works I did not quote or paraphrase from my Works Consulted, and rename it Works Cited.

3. I can create a hanging indent and alphabetize my Works Cited.

4. I can make my Works Cited the last page of my research paper.

5. I can use 3rd person words to establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone in my academic research paper.

MLA ESSAY FORMAT

Times New Roman Font, size 12 Double space with no extra space between

paragraphs Insert a heading with your last name and

page number on the 2nd page, and every page thereafter.

CREATING YOUR “WORKS CITED” SHEET

1. Log into EasyBib2. Start at the Bibliography page in EasyBib (the list

with all your sources)3. Click on “Export/Share” (this is an orange button at

the top/right of their source list)4.  Choose “Print as Word doc” (first option)5. EasyBib will walk you through the next few steps:6. Click “Download for MS Word” (an orange button

and the only option)7. Choose “open”8. Click “save” when you’re done to save it all. And

that’s it! This entire process should take only a few minutes.

3RD PERSON ONLY INTERVENTION

Words to Replace:YouYour

You’reWeUs

We’reWe’veOurMy Mine

IMe

Example Replacements:(Note: you need to THINK about

which of these actually makes sense in your writing. DO NOT

choose the first one you see; look for the best fit and use it.)

SocietyAmericansYouthPeopleWomenMenParentsVotersThe worldChildrenThe community

TURNITIN.COM

1. Submit your work on turnitin.com by TUESDAY, APRIL 29th! Be sure to attach your Works Cited page as the last page of your essay.

2. Here’s the information you need to submit your work in the proper place:

Go to www.turnitin.com Create an account OR login if you already have one. Enroll in our class and find this assignment (called “research

essay”). Period One- login: 7978854 password: okonkwo Period Two- login: 7978872 password: okonkwo Period Three- login: 7978878 password: okonkwo

Upload your work (it may take a few minutes). You should get a confirmation email when you’ve successfully

uploaded your work